The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26227 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26227 clues and answers were published on Mon 07 Apr 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26227 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossCirculatory system forces one to walk to work : TREADMILL
6-acrossBelt as part of a shirt : CUFF
8-acrossKing whose wife went to Paris, causing strife : MENELAUS
9-acrossWorks with potential spouse : OPUSES
10-acrossFound note in packing case : CREATE
11-acrossSubdued, having arrived after it’s finished : OVERCAME
12-acrossCapital for a ship holding company : ASSETS
15-acrossA singular spectacle? : EYEGLASS
16-acrossRevolutionary comrade at last becomes a politician : DEMOCRAT
19-acrossCity investment is about to be productive : FECUND
21-acrossCricket side and ground not in harmony : OFFPITCH
22-acrossPossibly shoots ducks with graduate doctor : BAMBOO
24-acrossInferior school to get equipment first : KITSCH
25-acrossStudy, entering further exam for junior hospital doctor : RESIDENT
26-acrossSaline drip? : TEAR
27-acrossFast food outlet? : DININGCAR

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – The one on the right of them : THEIR
2-down – Leave scribbled note offering lift : ELEVATE
3-down – A duck for this celebrated bowler? : DRAKE
4-down – Not far out in marine navigation : INSHORE
5-down – Extensively used sort of folder, found abandoned on table extension? : LOOSELEAF
6-down – Local authority, giving sound advice : COUNCIL
7-down – Forenames out of place for member of a secret order : FREEMASON
13-down – Extent of usefulness on board : SHELFLIFE
14-down – Slightly damaged, so withdrawn : SCRATCHED
17-down – One who is against work has a problem : OPPOSER
18-down – Moves near the capital : TEHERAN
20-down – Company doctor is amusing : COMEDIC
22-down – Sailor came up to wrong dock : BASIN
23-down – Man of property, three quarters in gold : OWNER

This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.

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